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Jan. 5, 2024 | By Christy Bieber
Why You May Not Want to Sell Your House Right Now -- Even if Your Home Value Has Gone Up a Lot
If your home value has gone up, you may be tempted to sell to cash in. Read on to find out why the downsides may outweigh the pros in some cases.
Jan. 4, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
Don't Overlook This Crucial Factor in Mortgage Refinancing
Thinking of refinancing now that mortgage rates are a bit lower? Read on to make sure you don't fall into a giant trap.
Jan. 4, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
4 Ways to Be a More Attractive Home Buyer if You're Self-Employed
Buying a home in this market without a W-2 job is "even harder mode." Read on to learn how you can get approved for a mortgage loan if you work for yourself.
Jan. 4, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
Buying a Home in 2024? 3 Credit Moves to Make -- and 3 to Avoid
To qualify for a good rate on a big loan, your credit score is vitally important. Read on to learn how to boost yours ahead of applying for a mortgage.
Jan. 3, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
Don't Make This Dangerous Move if You're Buying a Home
Owning a home is expensive. Learn why draining your savings account in the process of buying one is a bad idea.
Jan. 3, 2024 | By Chris Neiger
The Best Tools for Tracking and Predicting Mortgage Rate Increases
There's no shortage of mortgage rate information out there. Here are some of the best places to keep tabs on rate changes.
Jan. 3, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
Buying a Home in 2024? 5 Ways to Cope With a Difficult Market
2024 may not be a great year to buy a home, but it could still be the right time for you. Learn how you can improve your odds of success.
Jan. 3, 2024 | By Devon Delfino
This Is How Much the Average American Saves Through Refinancing
Right now, most people are refinancing their mortgages to access equity, rather than to save money. Here's what that means for homeowners as we enter 2024.
Jan. 2, 2024 | By Christy Bieber
Here's How Much Money You'd Need to Earn to Actually Afford to Buy a House Right Now
To afford the median priced home in the U.S. now, you'd need to earn a salary of $115,000. Here's what to do if you can't afford this price.
Jan. 2, 2024 | By Devon Delfino
3 Common Mistakes in Mortgage Refinancing and How to Avoid Them
To get the best deal, you'll have to look beyond the rate offered by your current lender. Read on to learn how mistakes can eat into your savings.
Dec. 31, 2023 | By Christy Bieber
You'll Never Guess How Many Americans Own Their Own Homes
More than 6 in 10 households are homeowners. Should you join them and purchase a home of your own?
Dec. 31, 2023 | By Christy Bieber
My Home Inspector Messed Up. I Was Surprised at How Few Options I Had
When I had a home inspection years ago, the inspector made a mistake when assessing the condition of the pool. Read on to learn what I did next.
Dec. 30, 2023 | By Christy Bieber
How Does Buying a Home in a Foreclosure Auction Work?
When you buy a house at auction, you'll most likely have to pay cash for it. Learn how to reach homeownership by buying a foreclosed home.
Dec. 30, 2023 | By Christy Bieber
I Bought a House That Wasn't on the Market. Here's Why I'd Never Do That Again
I couldn't find a house I wanted to buy so I approached people with a rental property. There are a few reasons why I won't use this strategy again.
Dec. 28, 2023 | By Ashley Maready
86% of Americans Think It's a Bad Time to Buy a Home. 5 Reasons You Should Anyway
It's easy to feel despair due to high mortgage rates and low inventory. Learn how to tell whether the time is right to buy a house regardless.
Dec. 28, 2023 | By Ashley Maready
Be Prepared -- 3 Bills Homeowners Pay That Renters Don't
When you buy a house, you don't just get a mortgage. Read on for a few other bills to add to your budget.
Dec. 27, 2023 | By Ashley Maready
My 2024 New Year's Resolution Is Homeownership. Here's How I've Spent 2 Years Preparing
Here comes the new year -- and this writer is getting ready for a major financial commitment. Read on to learn why buying a house has taken so much prep.
Dec. 27, 2023 | By Ashley Maready
Why More People Will Be Turning to Mortgage Refinancing in 2024
Mortgage rates stayed high over 2023. Read on for 2024 rate predictions from experts and learn when refinancing could be right for you.
Dec. 25, 2023 | By Maurie Backman
Have Too Large a Home? Here's Why Renting Part of It Out Could Make More Sense Than Downsizing
Took on too much house? Find out why downsizing may not be a great solution right now.
Dec. 24, 2023 | By Maurie Backman
This Is the One Situation Where Selling Your Home Could Pay Off Big Time Now
Thinking of selling a home? It pays to do so under the right circumstances. Read on to learn more.
Dec. 24, 2023 | By Maurie Backman
3 Housing Market Predictions for January 2024
What does the first month of the year have in store for home buyers? Read on to find out.
Dec. 23, 2023 | By Christy Bieber
My Home Closing Has Been Delayed for Months. Here's Why
I was supposed to close on my house on Sept. 15. Instead, my closing has been impacted by unpaid liens on my new house. Read on for my cautionary tale.
Dec. 22, 2023 | By Christy Bieber
3 Pros and 3 Cons of Buying a Foreclosure
Foreclosed homes can sometimes be a great investment, but there are also potential downsides to buying one. Check out a few perks and drawbacks to consider.
Dec. 21, 2023 | By Christy Bieber
How to Know if You Can Really Afford Your New Mortgage
The only way to really know if your new mortgage payment is going to be affordable is to practice living with it for a while. Here's how you can do that.
Dec. 21, 2023 | By Christy Bieber
This Is My Biggest Financial Regret in Years
During the pandemic, I knew I wanted to buy a house, but I hesitated because it would be hard to find the right one. Here's why waiting was a mistake.
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